The Lesson by Cadwell Turnbull

The Lesson

Cadwell Turnbull

286 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous medium-paced

Description

An alien ship rests over Water Island. For five years the people of the US Virgin Islands have lived with the Ynaa, a race of superadvanced aliens on a research mission they will not fully disclose. They are benevolent in many ways but meet any ac...

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Community Reviews Summary of 604 reviews

Moods

dark 57%
tense 52%
mysterious 51%
challenging 41%
reflective 39%
emotional 31%
adventurous 30%
sad 24%
hopeful 7%
informative 3%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 18%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 43% | Character: 42% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 21%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 28% | No: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.66

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